Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Temur

Temur or Temür is a masculine given name which may refer to:Temür Khan (1265–1307), the second ruler of the Yuan dynasty Shah Temur, Khan of the Chagatai Khanate in 1358 Temür Qutlugh, Khan of the Golden Horde Temur Apakidze (1954–2001), Russian major general of Georgian ethnicity Temur Babluani, Georgian film director, script writer and actor Temur Iakobashvili, Georgian politician and…

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#8,145 (2016)
Total Babies
72
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2009
First Year
2021
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#8145
Peak Rank
72
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Temur

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Temur or Temür is a masculine given name which may refer to:Temür Khan (1265–1307), the second ruler of the Yuan dynasty Shah Temur, Khan of the Chagatai Khanate in 1358 Temür Qutlugh, Khan of the Golden Horde Temur Apakidze (1954–2001), Russian major general of Georgian ethnicity Temur Babluani, Georgian film director, script writer and actor Temur Iakobashvili, Georgian politician and…

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The Story of Temur

Temur first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 9 Temurs were born — ranking #8,145 that year. As of 2026, Temur ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Temurs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Temur

Phonetically similar names — useful when Temur is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Temur

What does the name Temur mean?
Temur or Temür is a masculine given name which may refer to:Temür Khan (1265–1307), the second ruler of the Yuan dynasty Shah Temur, Khan of the Chagatai Khanate in 1358 Temür Qutlugh, Khan of the Golden Horde Temur Apakidze (1954–2001), Russian major general of Georgian ethnicity Temur Babluani, Georgian film director, script writer and actor Temur Iakobashvili, Georgian politician and…
How popular is Temur in 2026?
In 2026, Temur ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Temur most popular?
Temur reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #8,145 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Temur most popular?
Temur has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Temur.
Is Temur a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Temur is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Temur?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Temur include Haston, Barrick, Chayim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Temur

Temur is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Temur's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #8,145. Use the chart and map above to compare Temur's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.